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Blotched Snakehead

Blotched Snakehead

Channa maculata

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

208 Litres (55 US G.)

Size

11-20 cm (4.3-7.9")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.5

Temp.

22.2-23.9°C (72 -75 °F)

Water Hardness

5-10 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-10 years

Habitat

Asia

Family

Channidae

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Additional names

Blotched Snakehead

Additional scientific names

Bostrychus maculatus, Ophiocephalus maculatus

Origin

Found in silty weedy rivers, ponds and lakes from Japan, southern China, Vietnam, Taiwan and the Philippines.

Sexing

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Tank compatibility

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Diet

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Feeding regime

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Environment Specifics

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Behaviour

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Identification

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Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Aquatic Community